Amazon Calls 2008 "Best Holiday Season" Ever

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Despite the flagging economy, Amazon.com reports having it's best sales season ever.

Updated at 8:21 PM PDT on Friday, Dec 26, 2008

Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. called this holidayseason its "bestever," saying Friday that it saw a 17 percent increase in orders on its busiest day — a rare piece of good news in a season that has been far from merry for most retailers, including online businesses.

Amazon customers ordered more than 6.3 million items on Dec. 15, compared with roughly 5.4 million on its peak day last year, the company said. It shipped more than 5.6 million products on its best day, a 44 percent rise over 2007, when it shipped about 3.9 million on its busiest day.